Shaker Hoods... Do they shake?
11-04-2009, 10:33 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: California
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Shaker Hoods... Do they shake?
I want to purchase a used 2006 Mustang gt and the first mod that I would like to do is install a shaker hood because it looks so retro and muscle. Now does the hood actually shake? Most cars when you rev the engine don't shake unless its an old muscle car. Also is there a sound difference? Do you hear more noise coming from the actual engine and not the exhaust system?
11-05-2009, 04:23 PM
#4
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Location: Orlando FL
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It is fun to see it move with the engine when you get on it.
Like bigblue said, with a radical cam (which doesn't really exists for these cars), it'd be shaking!
11-05-2009, 10:37 PM
#5
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 21
Check out the video my son made in our Mach 1. I know it's not the exact same model car but it'll give you a good idea of how much (or little) the shaker moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj3cQEaDics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj3cQEaDics
11-08-2009, 06:23 PM
#9
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 21
We already had the CAI installed before we added the shaker on the 07 so I can't answer with certainty but I don't think you'd get much extra sound from the shaker alone plumbed into the stock airbox. I know the CAI alone made a noticeable difference in sound and I didn't really note much additional sound with the addition of the shaker.
11-08-2009, 07:56 PM
#10
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central OH
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This should be added as an appearance mod, it just looks cool.
I do get a slight amount of extra cool airflow into my CAI filter, but there is no real HP gains either.